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PRESS STATEMENT
Date: 27 August 2023
On Wednesday 23 August 2023, under the administration of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), our nation bore witness to an election marred by vote suppression and egregious abuse. The SADC report transparently highlighted these transgressions for the global community.
Despite these overwhelming odds, the resilient Zimbabwean people came forward in vast numbers, casting their votes in hope of a brighter and better future. For the sake of that elder woman who walked 2km and waited in line for two whole days to cast her vote, we will not rollover and accept fictitious lies.
However, tonight, as ZEC declared their results, discrepancies have become glaringly apparent. The outcomes did not align with the evidence from our V11's, a stark deviation that underscores the need for scrutiny. The concerning absence of our presidential candidate's chief election agent's signature casts a shadow of doubt over the entire process. The questionable actions of some ZANU PF officials, who seemingly were privy to results in advance, further tarnish the credibility and transparency of these elections. We fear that this once-respected institution can no longer be depended upon to safeguard our votes and our democracy.
The Election Observer Mission's preliminary report further echoes our concerns, pinpointing significant deviations from both national and international electoral standards. We unequivocally condemn the continued intimidation faced by our agents. Some were unjustly recalled by ZEC with the intent of amending the electoral results, an act that goes against the very essence of a democratic process.
In response to these challenges, the CCC has initiated a comprehensive citizen's review of the vote count. This endeavor is firmly rooted in hard evidence collected from all regions of Zimbabwe. Our grassroots movement, made up of brave volunteers, endures intimidation, harassment, and violence. Yet, our commitment to uncovering the truth remains undeterred. ZEC's recent announcement only serves to galvanize our resolve further.
In due course we will address our nation, illuminating the path forward. Our unwavering allegiance to the millions of Zimbabweans advocating for transformative change is as steadfast as ever. We firmly believe that united, with truth as our compass and justice as our goal, we can and will usher in the change our nation profoundly desires.
In closing. I appeal to all champions of democracy: our quest is noble and just. Let's remain resolute in our collective pursuit. A new chapter in our shared struggle awaits.
Promise Mkwananzi: (+263782638359)
Spokesperson, Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC)
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Contents
- Clean Gold? There’s no such thing.
- The Currency of Money Launderers.
- ‘Gold Mafia is Bigger than the government’ {of Zimbabwe}.
- ‘Always have the King with You’
- Dubai, the El Dorado for Gold Smugglers.
- Banks and Bribes.
- USA and Anti-Money Laundering {AML} Consequences.
- Conclusions.
- Citizens Reactions and Comments.
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The 6 key takeaways from the Al Jazeera Investigations the USA imposition of KYC {Know Your Customer} for their AML {Anti-Money Laundering} Legislation regarding the ‘sanctity’ of the US Dollar and its usage overseas. |
14th April 2023
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Here are six key takeaways from #GoldMafia
Clean Gold? There’s no such thing
No matter where you buy your gold and regardless of the country’s stamp on it, the very nature of the gold trade makes it extremely difficult to guarantee where it originated from.
The investigation showed how gold smuggled from Zimbabwe makes its way to Dubai and, according to experts in money laundering and illicit trade, is then exported to other major gold hubs like Switzerland and London.
These transfers are possible because gold is melted and refined repeatedly, a process that obfuscates all traces of its origin, making it particularly difficult for law enforcement agencies to build evidence against suspected smugglers.
This also means it is hard to be certain if gold purchased on the open market is ethically and legally clean or whether it is free of laundering and crime. A watch might have been made with gold from a conflict region, or a bar of gold may have been mixed with smuggled gold.
Amjad Rihan, a former partner at the consulting firm Ernst & Young, was responsible for auditing Dubai-based Kaloti a decade ago when it was one of the largest gold refineries in the world. He was blunt in his assessment. “Gold that comes to refiners, once it’s refined, it’s practically brand new gold,” he told Al Jazeera.
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OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party has set tough literacy conditions for selection into local authorities, Parliament and Senate, including need for community track record on local governance matters.
According to an internal party document titled, ‘Citizens And Community Consensus Candidate Selection Procedures’ seen by The Standard, relevant professional qualifications will be a prerequisite for candidates willing to stand for mayoral, parliamentary committee and council chairperson positions. Mayors, deputy mayors, council chairpersons and committee chairpersons at both Local Government and Parliamentary levels would also undergo an “aptitude” test to assess their ability to take the leadership positions.
Parliamentary candidates should be able to read and interpret legislation and national policies, while council candidates must have the ability to read and interpret council legislation, administrative by-laws, and policies, according to the party guidelines. CCC deputy secretary for elections Ellen Shiriyedenga told The Standard in an interview yesterday that this would enhance efficiency and productivity in the governance system.
“For example, one cannot be the chairperson for the finance parliamentary portfolio committee when they do not have a strong background in economic or financial issues,” Shiriyedenga said.
“Without professional experience in the field, one may not be able to comprehend the issues raised and will fail to address the problems arising. “So, setting those literacy requirements is a way of ensuring maximum productivity.”
Zanu PF yesterday held its primary elections to select parliamentary and local authority candidates to represent the party in the upcoming elections set for July or August.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is yet to proclaim the election dates.
In its document, the CCC said it had anchored its candidate selection on the grassroots to give ordinary citizens the authority to select representatives of their choice.
“Zimbabwe is no exception to the increased global sentiment for citizen inclusion and leadership accountability in all governance spheres,” part of the CCC document reads.
“In response to this growing sentiment, the citizens’ movement seeks to present candidates that are a product of broad citizen consultations and inclusion in an effort to entrench the new culture of citizen engagement, participatory democracy and democratic accountability.”
In an interview with The Standard yesterday, CCC leader Nelson Chamisa said the community-based candidate selection process was to avoid imposing candidates on the electorate.
“Zanu PF looks for a leader who wants to lead the people, but we want a leader whom the people want,” Chamisa said.
“Zanu PF wants its candidates to submit curriculum vitaes, but we focus on community track record — what are the people saying about the leader they want?
“Zanu PF wants individuals with financial prosperity, but we are concerned with personality.
“We are putting emphasis on citizens’ participation. “There will be no imposition of candidates. The power is with the citizens. “Where there are ties between candidates, citizens will still be expected to decide on their own the best candidate.”
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As ZHRO/Zexit/Take2Zimbabwe/ZEM and CCC-Diaspora, we have added all four parts of this damning exposition regarding money laundering to the extent of USD ~$1 billion and Gold Smuggling by the creation of a link to the ZHRO YouTube Platform called "ZHRO - Crime Report" CLICK HERE
We are now planning demonstrations, further petitions and other campaigns to bring the crimes of the Zanu PF 'regime' in Zimbabwe to the greater public attention, for the express benefit of the Nation and Citizens of Zimbabwe.
- Part One released 23rd March 2023 {View part 1 of 4 here at this link}
- Part Two released 30th March 2023 {View part 2 of 4 here at this link}
- Part Three released 6th April 2023 {View part 3 of 4 here at this link}
- Part Four released 14th April 2023 {View part 4 of 4 here at this link}
Background: It mainly started in 2021, however endemic corruption and ruthless exploitation of the wealth of the natural resources of Zimbabwe has been going on for DECADES! Probably back to the {So Called} Independence on 18th April 1980!
Background: It mainly started in 2021, however endemic corruption and ruthless exploitation of the wealth of the natural resources of Zimbabwe has been going on for DECADES! Probably back to the {So Called} Independence on 18th April 1980!
However in 2021 the new President {after a military coup to replace Mugabe in 2017 and a rigged election in 2018 and European Union Assessment of the 2018 Elections}, was slated to visit the United Kingdom {under the auspices of the United Nations} for the Climate conference COP26 - Oct-Nov 2021. As ZHRO, ZAPU, ROHR and the then MDC(A) {now re-branded as CCC} we took our demonstration, firstly to the door of 10 Downing Street with a petition to {Boris Johnson} and also to the COP26 conference itself in Glasgow on the 1st and 2nd November 2021.
Even then we {ZHRO and VUKA} had created the banner stating "ZANU PF MUST GO" and ROHR had created "The Face Behind- Corruption etc" We all knew that Zimbabwe was being {and had been} plundered for her natural resources - for the exclusive benefit to the Zanu PF "elite" - including the arch criminal President Mnangagwa himself READ OUR OCTOBER 2021 PETITION HERE - we did not want Mnangagwa to enter the United Kingdom under any circumstances.
We had reminded the UK Government, that Mnangagwa was head of security under the 1983-87 Gukhurundi genocide {petition in July 2018 for that issue} and as the "Chief Strategist" as named by the Untied Nations in their 2002 report regarding the wholesale looting of diamonds from the DR Congo! It's not as if this was all news to the British Government.
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15th March 2023 - Russia RT Today
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This is an interesting perspective that could possibly benefit most Zimbabweans, PROVIDED that Zanu PF acted like a proper Government {a big ask indeed, their past performance would suggest all they are seeking is new methods to continue with "DEM LOOT"} However, given the emerging banking crisis in the USA, the weakening USD - this would tie Zimbabwe's currency with the SA Rand and the Chinese Renimbi - attractive ideas {with due regard to the debts to the Chinese! BUT -- IF CARRIED OUT WITH THE NATION'S and CITIZEN'S BEST INTERESTS!! |
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18th March 2023: Comments by John Burke, ZHRO with his Economist hat on! |
The central banks of Russia and Zimbabwe should establish settlements in local currencies and look at opportunities for securing trade in gold reserves, the speaker of the Zimbabwean ruling party ZANU-PF,
Christopher Mutsvangwa, told RIA Novosti on Wednesday {15th March 2023}.
The southern African country has been under Western sanctions for 22 years, the official noted, adding that curbs imposed on Russia should not handicap trade between the two countries. Earlier this year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Russia and countries in Africa were developing a cooperation strategy to replace the US dollar and the euro in settlements, adding that the parties were preparing documents on rearranging the mechanism of cooperation under Western sanctions.
“Our banks should find a way to make the Russian ruble and the Zimbabwean dollar freely convertible. {Only if their valuations are compatable JB ZHRO} Also, our countries both have rich gold reserves.{again, let them do this for the Nation not the elite within Zanu PF JB ZHRO} We are among the top seven countries in terms of gold mining, and production volumes are growing. We are now mining 35 tons per year, but we could mine all 50. So we could think about securing our trade in gold reserves,” {to be fair that is a good idea - but contingent on previous comments JB ZHRO}
Mutsvangwa suggested. Russia wants to trade with African countries in local currencies – Lavrov
The official went on to say that “nothing could derail” trade between Moscow and Harare, noting that China, India, and Middle Eastern nations were also moving towards abandoning the dollar in settlements.
The politician also proposed establishing more banks that use alternative payment systems to replace the West’s SWIFT messaging system. He noted that trade in dollars was “a limiting factor” adding that Russia and African nations should set up “more banks outside of the US-run global SWIFT banking system.”
Moscow has been steadily pursuing a policy of de-dollarization in foreign trade. In recent years, Russia and some of its trade partners, including India and China, have been ramping up the use of domestic currencies in mutual settlements in an effort to move away from the dollar and euro.
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The 'team' that went in through the 'secure gates' of Downing Street, got to spend some time within the confines of the domain of the Prime Minister - and next door the Chancellor. The petitioners were subjected to intense ID checks, with bags and equipment X-ray'd. The petition itself was signed by 5 CCC members and Chief F Ndiweni as the petitioners, with several other supporters signing the overall written document. The full petition is available as a download HERE
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Petitioner Name |
Organisation and Position |
Electronic Signature |
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MyRight2Vote and Traditional Ndebele Traditional Leader |
yes |
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Nontokozo Malaba Ncube |
CCC Newcastle Branch Secretary |
yes |
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Diana Machinguata |
CCC Manchester Branch Communications Secretary for Youth Assembly |
yes |
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Vengai Mutsawu |
CCC Manchester Branch Vice Secretary |
yes |
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Lloyd Shumbayaonda |
CCC Manchester Branch Vice Treasurer |
yes |
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William Shoriwa |
CCC Manchester Branch Committee Member |
yes |
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| Handing Over the Petition to the Resident Officers |
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| About to Hand over the 18 page, evidence based arguments put to the UK Prime Minister and his Civil Servants, recommending Freedom for Job Sikhala after 275 days in jail {today the 16th March 2023} |
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| Nontokozo Malaba Ncube and Diana Machinguata enjoying their time at the number 10 door with one of the female Police Diplomatic Officers |
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| Vengai Mutsawu, Chief Felix Nhlanhla Ndiweni and Lloyd Shumbayaonda showing the petition in its protective sleeve prior to the hand over |
The importance of these interactions at the top level of British politics cannot be over emphasised, Last year we managed to secure vital discussions with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, due to a similar petition presentation. This time around we anticipate further traction in the UK, EU, UN arena's - to see if democracy could be attempted within Zimbabwe!